Javi was named in the provisional 26-man selection but will miss out on the tournament in Brazil along with Benat and Xabi Alonso, meaning David Silva is the only City man featuring in the competition.

Finally, Vincent Kompany is keen for the new City manager, whoever that may be, to be given funds to go out and strengthen the team.

"I've seen every single club strengthen every season," Kompany is reported to have said on the ESPN website. "Teams can come from nowhere and win the league.

"You cannot rule out Liverpool, Tottenham and even Everton were really good this year. Then you have the usuals like Arsenal, Chelsea and United."

...Vincent Kompany...

"But there is a chance to strengthen our team and compete again for the league."

We’ll have all of the City-centric transfer news first here on mcfc.co.uk this summer.